HL Deb 13 March 1978 vol 389 cc1164-5WA
Lord AVEBURY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many prosecutions were initiated against taxpayers in respect of alleged fraudulent claims for personal relief for children in the Indian subcontinent in the calendar year 1977, and how many persons were convicted on similar charges in that year.

Baroness BIRK

During 1977 proceedings were initiated against 3 taxpayers. In the same year proceedings against 4 taxpayers culminated in conviction. There were no acquittals.